Elvis Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Elvis Name at a Glance

Name	Elvis
Meaning	Elf-wise friend. Variant of Alvin. Made famous by singer and actor Elvis Presley.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Elvis Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Elvis means “Elf-wise friend. Variant of Alvin. Made famous by singer and actor Elvis Presley”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Elvis Name Origin

Our database records Elvis under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Elvis a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Elvis is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Elvis

When considering Elvis for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.